MFA: France must cease its unfounded smear campaign against Azerbaijan

Spokesman for the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry Aykhan Hajizada has said that France must cease its unfounded smear campaign against Azerbaijan.

Hajizada commented on Minister of the Overseas of France Manuel Valls’ interview with BFM TV who once again accused Azerbaijan of allegedly conducting a hybrid war against France, as well as foreign intervention in France by supporting freedom advocates in overseas territories, Caliber.Az reports.

The spokesman noted that the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry strongly rejects the unfounded allegations against Azerbaijan made by France on a regular basis, to conceal its failed policy in the overseas territories, as well as efforts to carry on its colonial legacy.

“Ludicrous accusations against Azerbaijan made by Manuel Valls, promoting the colonial policy of France, claiming that this country exists “on 3 oceans and 5 continents”, are nothing more than another manifestation of the fact that France fails to accept the loss of its foothold among those nations. Minister Manuel Valls, who refers to France as "an exceptional power," acknowledges that his incompatible allegations are insufficient justifications in light of violent acts committed in the overseas territories and suppression of movements advocating for independence,” he said.  

“This country's double standards mindset is actually displayed by Minister Manuel Valls, who demonstrates how France is willing to sacrifice ideas like independence and freedom of opinion when its own "strategic interests" are at stake. We call on France to cease its unfounded smear campaign against our country by making such allegations,” Hajizada added.

By Naila Huseynova